Route 002Eastern Sierra, California37°09′N 118°40′W
Granite monoliths, glacial tarns, and off-trail alpine passes of the Eastern Sierra.
UnverifiedRoute details not yet confirmed by field review
PlotRoute overview
Mammoth Lakes Staging → McGee Creek Pass → Silver Divide → Evolution Basin → Bishop Pass Exit.
Waypoints are approximate and joined with straight lines. This is not a navigation track.
Route 002 · waypoint plot
Elevation by day
LogDay by day
Day 01
37°35′N 118°51′W
Day 01
Convict Lake Ridge · 2,320 m
Altitude acclimatization, food canister rationing review, and route safety check.
Known hazards
Day 02
37°27′N 118°49′W
Day 02
Hopkins High Basin · 3,480 m
Steep scree climb into remote cirque lakes with zero trail markers.
Known hazards
Day 03
37°07′N 118°40′W
Day 03
Muir Pass Crest · 3,640 m
High alpine boulder crossing across alpine tundra and persistent glacial snowfields.
Known hazards
Days 4–9
Days 4–9 are not yet published.
They are withheld until the full route passes field and safety review. You will see every day before you are asked for a deposit.
PrerequisitePhysical demand
Ability to maintain 8 hours of off-trail scrambling carrying 18kg pack at elevations between 3,000m and 3,900m.
Route 002Application
Applications go through medical review and an interview. No deposit until you are approved.